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Flight Phase

Точка начала снижения

The calculated point during cruise at which an aircraft initiates descent from cruising altitude toward destination, usually determined by onboard flight management systems.

Quick answer: The calculated point during cruise at which an aircraft initiates descent from cruising altitude toward destination, usually determined by onboard flight management systems.

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Quick answer

The calculated point during cruise at which an aircraft initiates descent from cruising altitude toward destination, usually determined by onboard flight management systems.

Why it matters

Точка начала снижения matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Точка начала снижения?

In this glossary, Точка начала снижения refers to: The calculated point during cruise at which an aircraft initiates descent from cruising altitude toward destination, usually determined by onboard flight management systems.

How is Точка начала снижения used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Пилот: Мы достигли точки начала снижения, начинаем снижение до эшелона один восемь ноль по разрешению."

Why does Точка начала снижения matter in aviation?

Точка начала снижения matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Точка начала снижения?

Точка начала снижения is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Точка начала снижения belong to?

In this glossary, Точка начала снижения is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The calculated point during cruise at which an aircraft initiates descent from cruising altitude toward destination, usually determined by onboard flight management systems.

Operational example

Pilot: We have reached top of descent, commencing descent to flight level one eight zero as cleared.

Localized term

Точка начала снижения

Localized example

Пилот: Мы достигли точки начала снижения, начинаем снижение до эшелона один восемь ноль по разрешению.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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